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74.4 average score
80 median score
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Sep 25, 2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is everything we could have hoped for. It features a much longer, compelling story, a ton of different fighter jets at your disposal and some of the best combat in any air combat game.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Control Resonant
Sep 18, 2026

Control Resonant is one of the most visually refreshing games we’ve ever played. Remedy has crafted a more expansive and grand experience than its predecessor, focusing on thoughtfully designed levels and a presentation that’s unmatched.

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3.5 / 5.0 - NASCAR 26
Sep 17, 2026

Many expected NASCAR 26 to innovate since it played it safe while creating a solid foundation with NASCAR 25. Unfortunately, NASCAR 26 remains safe.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Knuckle Jet
Sep 16, 2026

With five worlds of over a dozen levels apiece, Knuckle Jet brings with it a great amount of platforming action, always fast paced and responsive.

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Sep 16, 2026

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter continues the saga of Estelle Bright in an epic RPG adventure.

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Sep 10, 2026

Does Insomniac Games deliver a stunning superhero game on par or better than Marvel's Spider-Man, or is Marvel's Wolverine best forgotten?

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4 / 5.0 - Valheim
Sep 9, 2026

Valheim is an absolutely massive survival adventure, spanning a large randomized world containing danger and beauty in equal measure.

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Sep 6, 2026

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is Milestone's latest exploration of the brand, now as an open world game.

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Sep 3, 2026

Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a new platformer that mixes 2D movement and 3D visual elements to create a vibrant experience.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Orbitals
Sep 2, 2026

Is the anime-infused cooperative adventure all we've been looking for?

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Aug 31, 2026

Does Capcom walk the way of the sword and successfully resurrect Onimusha, or should Onimusha: Way of the Sword be banished to hell with the Genma?

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Aug 26, 2026

Just how strong is the Force with Star Wars Zero Company? Let's find out.

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Aug 26, 2026

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy expands on the universe of Asobo Studio's franchise with a story from Sophia's past.

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3 / 5.0 - Lou's Lagoon
Aug 26, 2026

Lou's Lagoon is a crafting platformer adventure set in a colorful archipelago that's just starting to recover from a tempest caused by bickering gods.

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection 2 is truly just a vehicle for a remaster for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Konami slotted Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, one of the best PSP games ever to be released, as an added bonus, along with Ghost Babel, but the real meat and potatoes come in the form of Solid Snake’s final adventure. This is a game that hasn’t seen past its PlayStation 3 release eighteen long years ago, so it’s no surprise it’s the highlight of the package. And for the most part, it delivers.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Brigandine Abyss
Aug 20, 2026

Brigandine Abyss is a new strategy RPG in the classic Brigandine series.

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3 / 5.0 - Chop Chop Inc.
Aug 18, 2026

Chop Chop Inc. is a crafting game centered around wood, where as a former Furnox desk-jockey you're out to grind your former employer into dust.

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Has Aspyr managed to turned a mediocre title into a must-buy, or should the studio have focused its efforts on a different Lord of the Rings title?

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Aug 17, 2026

The Sinking City 2 is a new take on Frogwares's Cthulhu Mythos experience.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Mortal Shell II
Aug 17, 2026

Mortal Shell II tries some new things while looking and running beautiful.

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